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Famed southeast lumberman, Buster Benson, passes away

A long time Haines lumberman passed away earlier this month following surgery in Anchorage. Buster Benson ran mills in a number of locations around Haines over three decades. In the area, his lumber was commonly referred to as Buster wood or Buster board.John Hunt, KHNS - Haines